Vortex Summit User manual

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CARBON TRIPOD KIT
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CARBON TRIPOD KIT

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CARBON TRIPOD KIT
The SummitTM Carbon is a lightweight tripod with carbon legs for
increased stability, durability, and rigidity for steady viewing.
Leg
Lock
Balance Hook
Rubber Foot
Quick-Release
Plate
Comfort Grip
Carbon Legs
Center Column
Height Adjustment
Knob
Bubble Level

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BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting the Fluid Pan Head
The Summit Carbon features a fluid pan head that is easy to use.
Head Motion
To move the head, loosen the head adjustment wheel. Retighten once
you find the desired position.
Attaching Optics to the Tripod
1. Loosen thumb bolt and
press the release button to
remove the plate.
2. Attach the plate to your
optic or camera. Be sure
and press the screw ring flat
against the plate.
3.Place the quick-release
plate back into the plate
holder. Secure the plate in
place by tightening the thumb
bolt.
Head Movement
Adjustment
Lever
Thumb bolt
Release
button
Caution
To prevent unnecessary damage to your optics, take a few seconds to
remove your optic from the tripod before you move to a new location.
Spotting scopes and other optics may become damaged if carried
while attached to the tripod.

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Adjusting the Tripod Legs
The Summit Carbon tripod features sturdy carbon legs
for reliable performance.
Center Column
Loosen the center column height adjustment
knob to change the relative height of the
tripod head. To help stabilize the tripod in
windy conditions, hang a weight from the
balance hook.
Leg Angle
You can set each leg to one of three angles.
Press the release button to change
the position.
Leg Length
Each tripod leg extends to a maximum
of four sections. To extend the tripod
legs, grab hold of the rubber wheels
and rotate to loosen the leg and
pull until you have extended the
section to the desired length.
THE VIP WARRANTY
We build optics based on our commitment to your absolute
satisfaction. That’s why Vortex products are unconditionally
guaranteed and we make this Very Important Promise to
you—a Very Important Person.
Rest assured that in the event your
tripod becomes damaged or defective,
Vortex Optics will repair or replace the
tripod at no charge to you. Call Vortex
Optics at 800-426-0048 for prompt,
professional, and friendly service.
Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
[e-mail]
Visit www.vortexoptics.com for more information. Canadian
customers may visit www.vortexcanada.net for customer
service information.
The VIP Warranty does not cover loss, theft, deliberate
damage or cosmetic damage that does not hinder the
performance of the product.

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